Rust, MI Economy


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Rust, MI is a small town located in the center of Michigan. It is home to several local companies such as Rust Motors, Rust Hardware, and Rust Liquor Store. The town has a population of just over 1,400 people and offer amenities like schools, churches, parks and more.
Rent in Rust is much lower than the US average for two bedroom housing; at $810/month it is almost 40% less than the national average of $1,430/month. Groceries are also cheaper here with an index of 91 as compared to 100 in the US. This means that grocery costs are about 9% lower than in other parts of the country.

Rust has an unemployment rate of 10.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Rust has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 13.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Rust
- The Sales Tax Rate for Rust is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Rust is 4.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Rust
- The average income of a Rust resident is $22,172 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Rust resident is $42,625 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRust, MichiganUnited States
  10.26
  -4.5%-6.2%
  13.9%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.3%4.6%
  $22,446$37,638
  $42,625$69,021
  $44,000$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  3.3%0.5%
  14.0%6.8%
  25.7%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  4.7%11.0%
  0.9%4.8%
  3.7%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%4.7%
  4.7%1.9%
  3.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.6%4.2%
  1.9%9.3%
  22.0%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  3.3%7.0%
  2.3%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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